15 Buzzworthy Honey Recipes

By Hannah Hayes
September 02, 2010
Credit: Hector Sanchez
From sweet-and-salty chicken wings to rich and creamy flan, see our favorite honey recipes.
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Honey Flans

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Recipe: Honey Flans

An elegant make-ahead dessert, these custards sing with faint floral notes and sweet honey. Serving tip from our Test Kitchen: Flans release like a dream if you let the custard cups stand in 1 inch of warm water for 3 to 5 minutes before unmolding.

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Honey-Roasted Carrots

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Recipe: Honey-Roasted Carrots

Substitute apple juice for bourbon, if you prefer. Look for bunches of carrots that are all about the same size so they'll cook evenly. If some are too big—or if you can't find real (sometimes labeled French) baby carrots—just peel the bigger ones and halve them lengthwise before roasting.

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Spinach Salad with Honey Dressing and Honeyed Pecans

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Recipe: Spinach Salad with Honey Dressing and Honeyed Pecans

Use leftover dressing to marinate meat or perk up plain rice.

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Honey-and-Soy-Lacquered Ribs

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Recipe: Honey-and-Soy-Lacquered Ribs

Bake these sweet and spicy ribs up to 2 days ahead. Then simply reheat and broil before serving.

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Honey-Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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Recipe: Honey-Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Honey gives this classic Southern cake a lift. Fresh pineapple slices work well here too.

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Grilled Salt-and-Pepper Chicken Wings

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Recipe: Grilled Salt-and-Pepper Chicken Wings

Broiler option: Broil on a foil-lined jelly-roll pan 8 inches from heat 20 minutes or until done, turning halfway through. Amp up the flavor with one of our tasty drizzle recipes.Honey Drizzle Recipes​Recipe:Cider Vinegar-Brown Butter Honey DrizzleRecipe:Horseradish-Honey Mustard DrizzleRecipe:Cracked Pepper-Rosemary Honey DrizzleRecipe:Chili-Lemon Honey Drizzle

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Honey Yeast Rolls

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Recipe: Honey Yeast Rolls

Tender, delectable Honey Yeast Rolls are a must-serve and best warm from the oven and slathered with sweet honey butter.

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Honey-Apple Cake

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Recipe: Honey-Apple Cake

Good to the last crumb, this super-moist Bundt cake tumbles out of the pan perfectly fluted and party-ready. Bake it ahead or serve warm from the oven topped with ice cream and homemade Honey Sauce.

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Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese and Pear

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Recipe: Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese and Pear

Top Bartlett pear slices with baked pancetta, crumbled goat cheese, and a drizzle of honey for an easy, salty-sweet appetizer recipe that tastes delicious and looks gorgeous.

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Honey-Bourbon Glazed Ham

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Recipe: Honey-Bourbon Glazed Ham

Roasting ham with cloves makes for a showstopping Southern classic. Your family and friends are sure to love the flavorful sweet glaze. For a twist, try Honey-Bourbon Boneless Glazed Ham.

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Grilled Peach-and-Mozzarella Salad

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Recipe: Grilled Peach-and-Mozzarella Salad

Sliced grilled peaches stacked with mozzarella make a beautiful presentation. The salad is topped off with a lime-peach vinaigrette.

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Buttermilk-and-Honey Chicken Kabobs

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Recipe: Buttermilk-and-Honey Chicken Kabobs

A buttermilk marinade ensures tender meat and juicy flavor. The kabobs are delicious on their own, but even better with Toasted Pecan Pesto or Romesco Sauce.

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Spicy Glazed Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs

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Recipe: Spicy Glazed Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs

The sweet and tangy shrimp and seasoned vegetables are a complete meal on a stick. Caribbean jerk seasoning gives these kabobs a special, spicy flair.

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Caramelized Onion-and-Goat Cheese Bread

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Recipe: Caramelized Onion-and-Goat Cheese Bread

We've taken garlic bread up a notch. Mix the spreads the day before, and refrigerate overnight. You'll only need to slather them on French bread and bake for a super-quick presentation.

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Caramel-Pecan Bars

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Recipe: Caramel-Pecan Bars

Caramelized brown sugar and toasted pecans make an irresistible combination. Pour this mixture over a shortbread crust and bake for delectable, chewy bars. They transport easily to take to a party or give as a gift.

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